1. Inclusive Fitness Making Physical Activity Accessible to All www.efds.co.uk

2. English Federation of Disability Sport The strategic lead for disabled sport and physical activity Sport Development Inclusive FitnessEvents

3. Quest Gplus 10 – Access and Equity To provide access and equity to all To assist Centres to comply with equality regulations and legislation To create an environment and programme that retains and encourages disabled customers

4. What is Inclusive Fitness? The fitness industry providing high quality, accessible products and services Raised awareness and increased participation levels of physical activity amongst disabled people EFDS have secured core funding from the Department of Health to influence and deliver inclusive fitness

5. The Model of Inclusive Fitness is I The IFI model has five key areas: – Accessible facilities (physical and operational policies) – Inclusive fitness equipment – Staff training (disability equality and adapted physical activity) – Inclusive marketing and outreach strategies – Wider agenda; sport

6. Workforce Development Training for Leisure facility staff, Fitness instructors and Management Equipment suppliers R&D associates, international influence Leisure facilities Existing IFI facilities, Sport England sites, Paralympic venue sites, private and public sector Disabled people Individuals, extended networks, medical and activity networks, sport sector

7. Creating Accessible Facilities Over 380 IFI Mark accredited gyms 3 levels of accreditation; – Provisional, Registered & Excellent IFI Mark awarded after assessment visit against established Standards – Reviewed and updated in 2010 to reflect legislative changes and new best practice (next review in 2014) – Audit customer journey, physical building and operational policies – New areas; (ASA/British Swimming) – Recently appointed Direct Enquiries Ltd as new assessment providers

8. Direct Enquiries conduct the IFI Mark process. Our tools and methodologies have enabled us to cut the cost of accreditation to centres, while actually increasing the services received for the fee. The IFI Mark Process Services received: Onsite Accreditation Assessment FM Reporting Resolve Helpdesk Marketing

9. All centres will receive an onsite accreditation assessment. Our highly trained auditors will assess the site while keeping any disruption to a minimum. FM Reporting shows centres the results of their assessment. This then allows you to track areas for improvement and maintain areas of excellence. You also have access to our Resolve helpdesk which enables centres to rectify issues in order to ensure the best possible accreditation.

10. To assist with the marketing element of the IFI Mark, facilities will also have their information displayed on our family of websites. www.inclusivebritain.com www.directenquiries.com and where applicable, www.inclusivelondon.com www.inclusivelondon.com

11. Why Invest in Inclusion? Receive recognition of good practice Increase participation amongst the inactive market and gain a loyal customer base Increase revenue and attract potential funding It supports current regulations and legislation; Equalities Impact Assessment Receive guidance and support to meet accreditation standards and on going good practice Gain access to national marketing and outreach

12. www.efds.co.uk Abigail Earwicker ifibooking@directenquiries.com Tel: 01344 360101 Dawn Hughes & Jules Twells ifi@efds.co.uk ifi@efds.co.uk Tel: 01509 227750 www.efds.co.ukwww.efds.co.uk & @Incl_Fitness Any Questions?